A critical call sets an entire system in motion. From the first radio report to the moment the patient reaches the trauma team, every decision shapes the outcome.

In this Med Flight Chronicles session, we walk through a real case that highlights the coordination between ground EMS, air medical transport, and the trauma center during the minutes that matter most.

Reconstructs a complex trauma transport where timing and coordination between ground and flight teams determined survival. Highlights system communication and critical decision points.

Global Educational Objectives

Upon participation in this activity, EMS and emergency care professionals will be able to:

• Identify critical decision points across the emergency response system, including dispatch, ground EMS, air medical, and receiving facilities, that influence patient outcomes in high acuity trauma.

• Analyze how interdepartmental communication and coordination between prehospital and hospital teams impact the timing, prioritization, and effectiveness of care.

• Apply system based strategies to improve coordination, resource utilization, and patient handoff during complex emergency responses.

Continuing Education and Accreditation

This activity provides 1.0 Continuing Education Hour (CEH). through the University of Wisconsin, ANCC, AMA, APA

EMS Providers: This activity is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). Granting of CAPCE credit does not represent endorsement by CAPCE or its board members.

EMS Participants must attend the live session in its entirety and complete the required attendance verification and evaluation to receive continuing education credit.

There is no cost to attend this activity.

Register for the live session here: Med Flight Chronicles: The Distance Between Life and Arrival